Nurse Clinical​/UKHC​/ICU

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

• Job Title:
  
  Nurse Clinical/UKHC/7-200 ICU/7p
• Requisition Number: NR15126
• Working Title:
  
  Nurse Clinical/UKHC
• Department Name: H7000:
  Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Services
• Work Location:
  
  Lexington, KY
• Grade Level: 10
• Salary Range: $/hour
• Type of Position:
  Staff
• Position Time Status:
  Full-Time
• Required
  
  Education:
  
  ADN
• Required Related
  
  Experience:
  
  No experience required.
• Required License/Registration/Certification:
  Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license, Temporary Work Permit (TWP), Provisional License or active compact state Registered Nurse (RN) license that is in good standing and American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification valid for at least 6 months after employment date.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds daily and 25-50 pounds frequently; stand, walk and sit for long periods. Exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, or injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments may occur.
• Shift: Must be able to work three 12‑hour NIGHT shifts per week and will also be required to work some weekends and holidays.
• Final date to receive applications: 06/16/2026

The primary responsibilities for this position involve providing total, comprehensive, continuous, and patient‑centered care, including assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties for Nursing Care Technicians (Nursing Assistants); and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations.

This environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes, utilizing the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient‑centered plan of care.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Maslow's eight Basic Human Needs, the priority within Gordon's Functional Health Patterns Framework, and Swanson's Caring Model; superb direct patient care and critical‑thinking skills; basic computer navigation skills and working knowledge of the internet; professional and respectful communication with patients, families, co‑workers, and physicians; strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills; and the motivation, pro‑activity, and confidence to advocate for patients and their families.

The candidate should enjoy working in a strong team environment and provide open, honest communication with staff and physicians.

• BSN plus at least one year of RN experience, preferred.